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Fraud probe over NATO contracts leads to 5 arrests in Norway and searches in Germany and Romania

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An international fraud and bribery investigation concerning contracts for ships used in NATO missions has resulted in five arrests in Norway, alongside simultaneous searches conducted in Germany and Romania. The operation is being coordinated by the European Union’s judicial and law enforcement authorities.

The probe focuses on illicit activities tied to procurement and operational agreements for maritime vessels utilized by the transatlantic alliance. While the arrests were concentrated in Norwegian territory, the multi-jurisdictional scope of the searches highlights a coordinated cross-border effort to uncover financial crimes within defense contracting.

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